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Trinity Appoints Interim President
Following the recent news that Trinity Christian College’s president, Dr. Steven Timmermans, has accepted the nomination to be the next executive director of the Christian Reformed Church of North American (pending the approval of the CRC Synod in June), the college is pleased to announce the appointment of an interim president.
With the goal of maintaining the college’s energetic momentum in curricular and campus development, the Trinity Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Elizabeth Rudenga, provost of Trinity, to the role of interim president, effective June 1, 2014.
As the chief academic officer of Trinity since 2000 and dean of the faculty, Rudenga has been responsible for the scope and quality of instruction with the goal of providing the best possible environment for educating students. She has provided leadership in long-range planning and works with committees of Trinity’s Board of Trustees and faculty.
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In addition to her work in the academic division, Rudenga has been responsible for the admissions, financial aid, marketing and communications, and athletics departments. She has also served as Trinity’s director of faculty development and chair of the education department.
“Dr. Rudenga’s extensive academic and administrative experience and broad involvement in institutional functions make her a unique and exceptional candidate for this position,” said Martin Ozinga III, who currently serves as chair of Trinity’s Board of Trustees.